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FC Barcelona has launched the second episode of ‘Inside Barça’ on its platform Barça One, providing an unique have a look at the staff’s locker room dynamics.
Titled ‘Este equipo nunca se rinde’ (This Staff By no means Offers Up), the episode supplies insights into the squad’s camaraderie and key moments from the season to date.
Raphinha displays on Barcelona journey
One of many principal options within the episode was Barcelona winger Raphinha, who shared his ideas about what it meant to play for Barça and his personal sensible kind this season.
“For me, carrying this jersey was at all times a dream. I’m the place I wish to be. Match days are powerful since you don’t get a lot sleep, however each different day is superb. The vitality at coaching is at all times constructive,” he mentioned.
On his performances, Raphinha added: “I’m in the perfect second of my profession. It’s not nearly stats; the staff is unimaginable, and we’re nonetheless competing in each match. It’s unattainable to be in a foul temper.”
Raphinha additionally opened up about his doubts final summer season and the way Hansi Flick modified his mindset, saying:
“Flick and I’ve an in depth relationship. After I was on trip with my household, I didn’t know what would occur – whether or not the membership would promote me or if the coach needed me. We didn’t know one another.
“However in pre-season, he advised me I’d be essential and assist the staff lots. That modified my perspective.”
Reward for Pedri, Lamine, and Inigo
Raphinha praised Pedri. (Picture by Rafa Babot/Getty Photographs)
Raphinha then went on to heap reward on Barcelona midfielder Pedri, calling him the guts of the staff and probably the greatest on the planet.
“Pedri doesn’t have many assists, he doesn’t have many targets, however for me, he’s crucial participant on our staff. I feel each ball goes and may undergo him. When he’s not on the pitch, one thing is lacking; he’s the guts of the staff,” he mentioned.
“He’s probably the greatest gamers on the planet, I can let you know that with all the boldness I can muster,” Raphinha additional added.
“The disgrace is that in soccer, folks focus extra on the numbers than on the sport and the significance of the gamers.”
Raphinha additionally spoke extremely of in-form teen Lamine Yamal, stating: “Enjoying with Lamine is completely loopy. Lamine’s high quality is unquestionable. What he does on the pitch makes it appear to be he’s been enjoying skilled soccer for 10 years.”
Relating to Inigo Martinez, the Brazilian said that the veteran defender was a captain with out the armband, saying:
“Inigo just isn’t formally one of many staff’s captains, however in my view, contained in the dressing room, he’s one in all us, I imply one of many captains… He’s an actual chief.”
On Wojciech Szczesny’s sensational efficiency within the UCL sport in opposition to Benfica, Raphinha remarked:
“We knew Tek’s potential and had full confidence in him. He’s already confirmed that. All of us belief him, and we have been in a position to rely on him on this match. In the long run, if he hadn’t been there, we would not have achieved the outcome we did.”
Raphinha additionally outlined his happiness with this Barcelona staff and their goal for the season, saying:
“I’m very pleased with the staff. We’re a staff that learns one thing new daily, and in my view, we’re studying sooner than anticipated. We’ve got this in thoughts: we wish to attain one other ultimate to combat for one more trophy.”
